ghanaian jewelry

Meaning "patience" in the language of the Mamprusi people, the Sougri necklace is a fabulous new design by Ila Suleyman. The artisan-crafted necklace features a bone pendant as well as a sickle-shaped horn expertly knotted within the blue leather strands of this torsade necklace. It fastens with a black recycled plastic toggle.

From northern Ghana, the Mamprusi people are predominantly rice and cattle farmers who use cow hide and bones to create various items including jewelry and accessories.

Ila Suleyman inherited his passion for jewelry making from his grandfather, who taught him how to work with natural leather from a young age in Ghana. He crafts the stunning statement necklace by hand with supple royal blue leather, centering the bold accessory with a natural bone pendant. "Although I introduce modernity in my designs, they are finished as timeless pieces to be cherished for generations," says Ila who calls his design Posongo, a Mamprusi word meaning "good woman."

Ila Suleyman inherited his passion for jewelry making from his grandfather, who taught him how to work with natural leather from a young age in Ghana. He crafts the stunning statement necklace by hand with supple royal blue leather, centering the bold accessory with a natural oval pendant. "Although I introduce modernity in my designs, they are finished as timeless pieces to be cherished for generations," says Ila who calls his design Masongo, a Mamprusi word meaning "good mother."

Make a bold statement with this gorgeous beaded necklace. Crafted from recycled glass beads, Ghanaian artisan Shamseeya Atideka employs a vibrant gold tone. This necklace features a brass hook clasp.

Ghanaian artisans skillfully handcraft these stunning, eco-friendly statement earrings using vibrant cotton print fabric and exquisitely adorned with recycled glass and plastic beads. Designed by Lydia Mawuenya Amedzrator, the eye-catching accessories showcase a sturdy chipboard structure enveloped in the colorful fabric, dangling gracefully from polished brass hooks. Named nuku, meaning “wonder” in the Ewe language, these earrings effortlessly combine artistry and sustainability, making them a unique addition to your collection.